Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer
Overview
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: ESB's Main Deck (No Transport)
Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th-floor main deck of the Empire State Building. See also Madison Ave, Flatiron Building, Fifth Avenue.
3.5-hour: ESB’s Main Deck & Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour tour. Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th-floor main deck of the Empire State Building.
3-hour: ESB’s Main Deck & Top Deck (No Transport)
Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the view from the 86th- and 102nd-floor (top & main deck) of the Empire State Building. See Madison Ave, Flatiron Building, 5th Avenue.
4.5-hour: ESB’s Main Deck, Top Deck & Transport
Book a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 3-hour tour. Skip the line at the ticket office and enjoy the views from the 86th- and 102nd-floor of the Empire State Building.
What's Included
- Tickets to the 86th-floor main deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office (all options)
- -(3 and 4.5-hour options only)
- Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3.5 and 4.5-hour options only)
- -(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Tickets to the 102nd-floor top deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of the Empire State Building and Madison Ave
- Tickets to the 102nd-floor top deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office (in 2 and 3,5H options)
- Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “4,5H:ESB’sMainDeck,TopDeck&Tra” and “3,5H: ESB’s MainDeck&Transport”.
For the options “2H: ESB's MainDeck-NoTransport” and “3H:ESB’sMainDeck&TopDeck-NoTra”.
5 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The itinerary and ticket type depend on the selected option.
- Our pre-booked Empire State Building tickets include timed admission. You’ll skip the ticket office line but not security checks or elevators. Wait times may range from 30 minutes to 1 hour. For faster entry, consider our Express Pass Private Tour.
- To ensure a great experience, we limit groups to 25 guests per guide. For larger groups, we can arrange additional guides at a higher price.
- The 3- and 5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer, though actual time may vary with traffic.
- Private transfers are arranged in a standard car for 1-3 people and a van for 4+ guests. If you need a larger vehicle, book for four people.
- Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support—we’re happy to assist!
- We strive to accommodate guests with disabilities. Please let us know in advance
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Tickets to the 86th-floor main deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office (all options).
- -(3 and 4.5-hour options only).
- Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3.5 and 4.5-hour options only).
- -(number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- Tickets to the 102nd-floor top deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Private Guided Tour of the Empire State Building and Madison Ave.
- Tickets to the 102nd-floor top deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office (in 2 and 3,5H options).
- Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Empire State Building NYC Tour, Pre-booked Tickets, Transfer will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tickets to the 86th-floor main deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office (all options)
- -(3 and 4.5-hour options only)
- Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3.5 and 4.5-hour options only)
- -(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- Tickets to the 102nd-floor top deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Private Guided Tour of the Empire State Building and Madison Ave
- Tickets to the 102nd-floor top deck of the ESB, no line at the ticket office (in 2 and 3,5H options)
- Round-trip transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The itinerary and ticket type depend on the selected option.
- Our pre-booked Empire State Building tickets include timed admission. You’ll skip the ticket office line but not security checks or elevators. Wait times may range from 30 minutes to 1 hour. For faster entry, consider our Express Pass Private Tour.
- To ensure a great experience, we limit groups to 25 guests per guide. For larger groups, we can arrange additional guides at a higher price.
- The 3- and 5-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer, though actual time may vary with traffic.
- Private transfers are arranged in a standard car for 1-3 people and a van for 4+ guests. If you need a larger vehicle, book for four people.
- Have a special request? Contact Rosotravel’s customer support—we’re happy to assist!
- We strive to accommodate guests with disabilities. Please let us know in advance
